Which museums are open on Monday in Kuching?
Quick answer
Yes — all 5 Kuching museums we cover open on Mondays, including Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum, Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita. World Museum Guide lists each museum's hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site before you go.
Visitor information last reviewed 25 September 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Kuching museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Borneo Cultures Museum | Open | Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, last admission 4:00 PM (Closed on the first day of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai, and on Labour Day, National Day, the Sarawak Governor's birthday and Christmas Day) |
| Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum | Open | Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on the first day of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai, and on Labour Day, National Day, the Sarawak Governor's birthday and Christmas Day) |
| Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM, including public holidays |
| Chinese History Museum | Open | Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on the first day of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai, and on Labour Day, National Day, the Sarawak Governor's birthday and Christmas Day) |
| Ranee Museum | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM, including public holidays |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-09-25. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Kuching closed on Mondays?
No — every Kuching museum in our guide opens on Mondays: Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum, Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita, Chinese History Museum, Ranee Museum.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.